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Process

Shop Drawings Process

How shop drawings turn site measurements and design intent into buildable steel.

Shop drawings clarify dimensions, connections, materials, finishes, and interfaces so fabrication can move forward with fewer assumptions.

Drawings make custom work repeatable

Custom fabrication works best when measurements, connection details, finish notes, and tolerances are resolved before steel is cut.

  • Field measurement
  • Shop drawings
  • Material selection
  • Welding and fit-up
  • Finish coordination

Finish follows exposure

Interior feature steel, exterior stairs, waterfront railings, and canopy structures each need a different finish strategy.

Related questions

Are shop drawings the same as engineering?

No. Shop drawings describe fabrication details. Engineering confirms structural adequacy where required.

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